A Weekend Retreat with Swami Khecaranatha.

Grace: Consciousness Revealing Its Divine Self in the Individual

Our desire to know our highest Self may feel like our own longing, but in reality, it is the One Consciousness of God within us, wishing to know Itself, as us. Śaktipāta is the freedom-bestowing power of the Divine, described as an autonomous living force that incites the heart and spirit, causing insight and longing. At the highest level it is known as pratibhā, or spontaneous illumination.

The term Grace is essential to nondual Trika tradition as it emphasizes the awakening of the divine power, which lies dormant within each of our hearts. It is said that Śiva bestows Grace without regard to the merits or faults of individuals, nor to their knowledge or ignorance of the Self. Although that seemingly contradicts the need to make an effort to purify oneself or to show oneself worthy, the desire to purify oneself is already a sign of grace. And when this spiritual longing begins to stir in us, it generally leads us to find a practice and a teacher who can help unfold that which is already within us.

In this retreat, Swami Khecaranatha will present an in-depth discussion of the levels of śaktipāta an individual may receive and why that affects where we start our spiritual practice. He will also explore how our inner work and engagement with a teacher is our response to the grace that is arising within us, prompting us to know the very Source from which that spiritual force arises.

SCHEDULE: (Hours are California Time)
(Schedule may change - participants will be given a link to a google doc with live updates)

FRIDAY & SATURDAY
9:00 AM - NOON
MEDITATION & TALK/Q&A
2:00 - 5:00 PM
MEDITATION & TALK/Q&A
6:15 - 7:30 PM
OPEN-EYE ŚAKTI TRANSMISSION & TALK
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SUNDAY
9:00 AM - NOON
MEDITATION & TALK/Q&A
12:00 - 2:00 PM
LUNCH
2:00 - 5:00 PM
TALK/Q&A & OPEN-EYE ŚAKTI TRANSMISSION